Nationally, only five percent of athletic trainers are minorities. FAMU’s School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS) wants to change that.SOAHS recently unveiled plans for a master of science (M.S.) in athletic training. Currently, Florida universities have six undergraduate programs in this field, but no master’s degrees.
According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, “accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition…More than 70 percent of certified athletic trainers hold at least a master’s degree.”
Athletic trainers are in heavy demand at secondary schools, colleges, professional sport organizations, hospitals, private medical offices, military bases, law enforcement offices, and performing arts centers.
FAMU officials anticipate a high number of applications for this degree program once it is launched.
Nice work. Let's go Rattlers. Maybe if we make sports/event management a priority like this we'll see marked improvement in our sports branding. Things that make you go hmmm.
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ReplyDeleteWhen does it start???
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ReplyDeleteGreat observation. I would expect our sports branding to further than it is currently especially since FAMU already possesses the resources in our students because we offer a Masters degree in sport and leisure management through the College of Education.
Does anyone know when the M.S. in AT will start? Like the article says there will be plenty candidates interested in pursuing the degree because the NATA will not allow a student to sit for the national certification exam unless their school offers an accredited AT degree program. Now students wont have to attend FSU for undergrad and go out of state to Mobile, AL (grad study) if they want to be ATCs. GO FAMU!
^^^Correction: "...expect our sports branding to be further..."
ReplyDeleteAre there plans to offer some type of pre-exercise science (or a similar discipline) degree or track, Allied Health as an undergraduate degree? I know we currently offer a General Health Science degree that offers a pre-physical therapy track and a pre-occupational therapy track. I just wonder what undergraduate program we currently have will serve prepare students for the MS in AT.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I think it's a wonderful idea that's truly progressive.
Thanks for all the great questions.
ReplyDeleteThe university has not yet announced the start date for the degree. We'll let you know as soon as we hear anything.
Awesome...
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